Buyer

Ref: AS7902478

Buckingham, England

£50,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Procurement
• Supplier Relationship Management
• MRP Systems

About the candidate

A motivated procurement professional with over five years’ experience across aerospace and automotive manufacturing environments. They have a strong background in sourcing production-critical components, managing supplier relationships and keeping purchasing activity aligned with quality, budget and delivery requirements.

They are confident working with MRP systems, supplier data and cross-functional teams, regularly liaising with engineering, quality and operations colleagues to resolve issues and keep production moving. They are now looking for a permanent opportunity where they can continue to add value through smarter sourcing, improved supplier performance and practical process improvement.

What makes them great?

• Delivers cost improvements: Achieved around 15% material cost reduction through strategic negotiation and supplier development activity.
• Improves purchasing performance: Supported the implementation of an MRP system that improved order accuracy and reduced lead times by around 20%.
• Strong cross-functional approach: Works well with engineering, quality and supplier teams to resolve issues quickly and keep production deadlines on track.

Areas of expertise

• Supplier Management: Experienced in developing supplier relationships, improving performance and resolving quality or delivery challenges.
• MRP & Purchasing Processes: Confident using MRP systems to improve order accuracy, purchasing visibility and production alignment.
• Manufacturing Procurement: Strong exposure to aerospace and automotive component sourcing within fast-paced production environments.